I've never heard of dragon beard candy until I saw Johnny Chin's stand in Montreal's Chinatown. Since then every time I've visited Montreal I've made sure to pick up a box of six (or more if I have the cash!). Just in case you're unfamiliar with dragon beard candy, they are bite sized treats made of spun sugar dough wrapped around ground peanuts, chocolate, coconut and sesame. You can say its more of a pastry than a candy.
Once the doors open a line is quickly formed with people gathering to order. So be there early, and make sure you speak up! Everything is made to order. He sets up his work station right outside his shop entrance and performs a sort of show as he makes each individual candy.
One of the special perks of the Dragon Beard Candy shop is that it is run completely by him and his family. So don't be surprised if you see his son and daughter helping out in the rush!
They offer other items on their menu such as bubble tea and egg rolls / balls, etc. But the item of choice is the dragon beard candy.
If there's one reason to come to Montreal this is it because it's pretty difficult to find these candies stateside.